Description
Mandarin Orange Chicken is a delectable blend of tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy mandarin orange sauce. This easy-to-make dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, mandarin orange juice, minced garlic, and brown sugar for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir until well-coated in sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg